Lost in a swirl of smoke
as it climbs the night sky.
It dances with the wind
as it reaches up high.
The smoke flickers and shakes
throughout its delicate journey.
Braced against any breath
from the nearby beings’ yearning.
It rises slowly.
Its arms reach up to the moon.
A cold wind wafts past.
It will be there all too soon.
Pink climbs to heaven
on bristling leaves.
Fuchsia steps up
the balconies.
It covers our world
with vibrancy.
Cheering us on
our gloomiest days.
Raising our spirits.
Coaxing us to reach
for the heavens.
Pink climbs to heaven
on bristling leaves.
Fuchsia steps up
the balconies.
It covers our world
with vibrancy.
Cheering us on
our gloomiest days.
Coaxing us to
reach for the heavens.
Do we dare?
Dare to walk in the snow.
Climb the sharp rocks.
Slide down the steep slopes.
Feel the cold on our faces.
The wind hitting our bodies.
The brisk nip in the air.
Do we?
Someone else has done it.
See the footsteps left behind.
Ice Fire
Cold.
Icy cold.
Toes are numb.
Fingers are tingling.
I can see my breath.
I can hear the wind blowing.
Whipping past my face.
I’m getting tired.
But I must continue on.
To the top of the hill.
The view is waiting for me.
I can’t disappoint it
or myself.
Only a few more steps.
And…
It has taken my breath away.
The colors.
The sharp edges.
Prettier than a picture.
Perfect in its beauty.
Never give up.
Keep your head up high,
little one.
Keep on fighting.
No matter how hard, or
how fruitless it may seem.
The road my be long and bumpy.
Full of pot holes and road blocks.
It is worth it.
It is always worth it.
Do we dare?
Dare to walk in the snow.
Climb the rocks.
Slide down the slopes.
Feel the cold on our faces.
The wind hitting our bodies.
The brisk nip in the air.
Should we?
Someone else has done it,
while we’ve been procrastinating.
Do it now.
I love this picture!
It brings many images to mind.
Climb the stairs.
Your time is limited.
Reach the top
before it’s too late.
Before time stops
and so do you.
Climb to the top of the rocks.
Look out.
What do you see?
Do you see the beauty all around you?
Do you feel that you have accomplished something?
Yes, you have.
You have reached your goal for the day.
That is enough for today.
Tomorrow is another day and another goal.
